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Advanced Scrum Master SAFe Certification Path

Advanced Scrum Master SAFe Certification Path

Unlock the next level of Agile mastery with the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification Path. This advanced program is designed to deepen your expertise as a Scrum Master by equipping you with new strategies and tools for leading Agile teams, resolving conflicts, and optimising workflows. Through a blended learning approach, combining self-paced modules and expert-led workshops, you'll gain hands-on experience that will transform your leadership capabilities and drive greater results in your Agile Release Train (ART) and organisation. Whether you're looking to boost team performance, ... read more

Unlock the next level of Agile mastery with the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification Path. This advanced program is designed to deepen your expertise as a Scrum Master by equipping you with new strategies and tools for leading Agile teams, resolving conflicts, and optimising workflows. Through a blended learning approach, combining self-paced modules and expert-led workshops, you'll gain hands-on experience that will transform your leadership capabilities and drive greater results in your Agile Release Train (ART) and organisation.

Whether you're looking to boost team performance, enhance collaboration, or tackle complex challenges in scaling Agile practices, the Advanced Scrum Master training offers the insights, techniques, and industry-recognized credentials you need to succeed. Join a community of Agile professionals committed to continuous improvement and unlock the full potential of your Agile teams.

 

Register Dates Time Location Trainers Cost(AUD) Sale Ends
Register 03 Mar to 04 Mar 2025 1:00 PM to
5:30 PM AEDT
Live Online Nicholene Africa,
Adrienne Wilson
$2,195.00
$1,995.00 + GST
24 Jan
Register 28 May to 29 May 2025 1:00 PM to
5:30 PM AEST
Live Online Melissa Hay $2,195.00
$1,995.00 + GST
28 Apr

The SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification path is essential for SAFe Scrum Masters looking to refine their skills and deepen their impact within the organisation. This course expands on foundational Scrum Master principles, introducing advanced facilitation techniques, flow optimisation strategies, and solutions for navigating conflict and collaboration challenges. By learning how to manage high-performing teams and optimise Agile Release Trains effectively, you will be enabled to lead at a higher level.

  • Choosing the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification path from Pretty Agile means tapping into a wealth of expertise in SAFe.
  • Our SAFe training is delivered by experienced SAFe practitioners, ensuring you receive high-quality training from industry experts.
  • In our training courses, we share our extensive implementation experience, providing practical takeaways you can immediately apply in your professional journey.
  • We are one of the world's most experienced Scaled Agile Partners, having trained over 14,000 people in SAFe since 2014.
  • With a consistent run rate above 97%, pretty Agile is the world's most reliable public SAFe training provider, ensuring a seamless and dependable learning experience.
  • Should you wish to continue your SAFe journey after the class, the team at Pretty Agile has the skills and expertise to support your organisation as a SAFe implementation partner.

This certification path is ideal for:

  • Scrum Masters
  • Product Owners
  • Release Train Engineers
  • Agile Coaches
  • Team Leads
  • Agile team members seeking to enhance their facilitation and leadership skills within Agile Release Trains
    If you are looking to advance your role and help Agile teams perform at their best, then this training is designed for you.

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, it is highly recommended that participants have a SAFe Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience. Some familiarity with Agile and Scrum practices, along with a working understanding of the Scrum Master role, will help you get the most out of this advanced course.

  • Access to self-paced learning modules and facilitated workshops
  • One SAFe Micro-credential
  • Three SAFe Skills
    • Measuring Team and ART Flow 
    • Accelerating Team Flow
    • Cultivating High-Performing Teams 
  • A 4-hour instructor-led Advanced Scrum Master learning lab
  • Course materials (digital and physical)
  • A certificate of completion and eligibility for the Advanced Scrum Master certification
  • 12-month membership to SAFe Studio
  • Fun Pretty Agile swag, including Certified Advanced Scrum Master laptop sticker
  • Postage of physical materials for remote learners

Yes, the course registration fee includes the ASM certification.

All the elearning components and instructor led sessions need to be completed for the Advanced Scrum Master SAFe Certification to awarded.

  • Advanced Facilitation Skills for conflict resolution and collaborative decision-making
  • SAFe’s Eight Flow Accelerators to measure, optimise, and accelerate team and ART flow
  • Strategies for cultivating high-performing, self-organising teams
  • Methods for overcoming blockers and ensuring continuous improvement in Agile teams

By the end of the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certification path, you will:

  • Master advanced facilitation and coaching skills to effectively manage team dynamics and resolve conflicts
  • Learn how to optimise and accelerate team and ART flow using SAFe’s Eight Flow Accelerators
  • Develop key strategies for fostering self-organisation and high performance in Agile teams
  • Apply what you've learned to real-world scenarios through case-study-based exercises, ensuring practical, actionable outcomes

This certification class is approximately 13 hours, split between self-paced learning and live instructor-led sessions.
 
Course Overview
 
Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration
Self-paced learning: ~2 hours 
Facilitated workshop: 4 hours
 
SAFe Skills (self-paced elearning)
Measuring Team and ART Flow: ~1 hour
Accelerating Team Flow: ~1 hour
Cultivating High-Performing Teams: ~1 hour
 
Advanced Scrum Master Learning Lab 
Facilitated workshop: 4 hours

At the end of the Learning Lab, you should be able to:

  • Evaluate a variety of flow metrics to identify impediments  
  • Recommend flow accelerators to improve flow  
  • Evaluate and make recommendations regarding collaboration on a team  
  • Experiment with behaviours and activities to enhance the performance of teams

Attendees may be eligible for PDUs and SEUs.

To claim PMI PDUs, please see the instructions on the Scaled Agile website here.

For SEUs, please confirm requirements with Scrum Alliance's SEU policy here.

The SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) training course is being retired by Scaled Agile, Inc. on February 27, 2025. The SASM class was a traditional, two-day instructor-led learning experience, focusing on advanced Scrum Master skills such as facilitation, team dynamics, and Agile Release Train (ART) management. After completing the training, participants were eligible for the SASM certification.

In contrast, the new SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification Path offers a more flexible, modular approach to learning. This certification path focuses on developing the skills that Scrum Masters need to advance their careers. It combines self-paced SAFe Skills learning, a SAFe Micro-credential, and a live Learning Lab where participants can apply what they've learned in real-world scenarios. This path allows for a more customisable learning experience, with opportunities to focus on flow optimisation, conflict resolution, and fostering high-performing teams.

The Advanced Scrum Master certification path uses a blended learning approach of self-paced learning and instructor-led learning labs. 

The three SAFe Skills are elearning modules that take approximately one hour to complete.

The Advanced Facilitator: Conflict and Collaboration Mirco-Credential includes an elearning component that takes one to two hours to complete and a 4-hour instructor-led learning lab. This is the first of the two instructor-led sessions held on day one of the course.

All the elearning should be completed before the instructor-led Advanced Scrum Master learning lab, which is the second instructor-led session on day two of the course.

What Our Clients Say

Tanya Pastor Scrum Master

Thanks so much Claire Sanders & Pretty Agile. An amazing facilitator with so much knowledge.

Neethu Rejith Scrum Masters @ SERV

Really proud to achieve my Certified SAFe® 5 Advanced Scrum Master from Scaled Agile, Inc.! Thanks to Trudy Reilly and SERV for all the mentoring and support on my career development and growth. Special thanks to Nicholene Africa and Melissa Hay from Pretty Agile for the wonderful training provided.

Ishan Sajnani Scrum Master @ TAFE NSW

It's been an awesome journey with the series of SAFe Scrum master and Advanced Scrum Master trainings being organized by Pretty Agile. Also extending my sincerest gratitude and a very special thanks to their wonderful trainers Melissa Hay, Nicholene Africa and Emma Sharrock for all their help, support and guidance.

Tom Smith SAFe Scrum Master at EDMI ANZ

Great course and awesome facilitator!

Stanley Shalom Chin Agile Consultant / Product Owner / Product Manager, Workforce Singapore

BIG THANKS to Em Campbell-Pretty and Melissa Hay for their Certified SAFe 5 Advanced Scrum Master. This class was a good revision to the knowledge and skillsets needed to address the growing demands out of a servant-leader in organisations going through digital transformation and large-scale software projects. Also a huge shoutout to my classmates I learned so much from your experience and sharings. Hope to keep in touch and continue learning from you guys. #SAFe #prettyagile #scaledagile #agile #digitaltransformation

Pawel Kulpa Agile Coach at mySugr | IT Delivery Manager at Roche

I've recently finished the SAFe Advanced Scrum Master course and successfully passed the exam and now I can say that I am a Certified SAFe® 5 Advanced Scrum Master! Why did I take this challenge? Primarily to become a better Agile Coach. For greater understanding and conscious application of agile techniques on a larger scale. How to facilitate, enable, and coach in a multi-team environment, in ART. Adding to this is the improvement of skills in building communities of practice to support high-performing teams and in leading distributed teams effectively in remote environments. Thank you, Em Campbell-Pretty and Adrienne Wilson from the Pretty Agile for guiding me through this non-trivial course.

Natalee Webb Sr Manager of Program Management, QuoteCenter

It was a great class!! Thanks so much to Claire and Melissa!!

Lubna Arab Senior Scrum Master, NAB

Relentless improvement and continuous learning! Two things worth pursuing... Claire Sanders & Melissa Hay, Thank you for the fun session filled with knowledge! I must say this class was worth the wait!

Demetra Theochari Manager, Retail Decision Systems at ANZ

Thank you so much Em Campbell-Pretty and Melissa Hay for delivering the content in such an engaging way and sharing your experiences! It was an honour.

Abhishek Vernal Scrum Master at Sunsuper

Great training delivery by Em Campbell-Pretty and Melissa Hay from Pretty Agile and fabulous discussions with the trainers and fellow participants!